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After Ten Years, Goose Renews Longtime Bond With Woman

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After Ten Years, Goose Renews Longtime Bond With Woman
A San Diego woman first formed a bond with a Chinese goose at Miramar Lake 20 years ago. After a 10-year break, she went back to the lake to see if he was still there. As soon as she pulled up in the car she said she recognized 'Blanco'. She got out of the car and said, Blanco? His telescoping neck shot up in the air and it was like they'd never been apart.

A San Diego woman first formed a bond with a Chinese goose at Miramar Lake 20 years ago. After a 10-year break, she went back to the lake to see if he was still there.

She named him Blanco. As soon as she pulled up in the car she recognized him. She got out and said, "Blanco?"

"His telescoping neck shot up in the air and it was like I never stopped seeing him."

 

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